Hello, my name is Isabel Fonseca and I'm 56 years old and currently living in Portugal. I am a native Portuguese - Europe speaker and teach English, Portuguese - Europe. I have taught online with Verbalplanet.com since October 2014.
I can speak the following languages fluently: Portuguese - Europe, English.
I am currently offering a free initial trial lesson for new students.

Detailed Profile in English

About me

Hi! I am a native Portuguese speaker.

I have been teaching English and Portuguese for over 25 years, mostly in Lisbon, but also in London and New York, from elementary to advanced, to young children, teenagers and adults, as well as for different purposes (academic, leisure, business…).

I have travelled extensively around the world and have a multicultural background. I enjoy experiencing life in different countries, reading, swimming, being outdoors and I'm quite interested in learning about holistic life styles.

I truly love sharing the Portuguese Language and Culture and it is my goal to get you to understand, speak and communicate in the Language of Fernando Pessoa, through the use of different IT tools, exercises and activities.

I can speak English, French, Spanish and German, apart from (European) Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese.

Qualifications & Experience

I have a degree in Modern Foreign Languages (English and German) and a Masters in Education (Personal and Social Development). I have also got two post-graduations, one in Sociology of Religions and another in IT tools for translation.

I am also a fully qualified teacher in the UK, holding a Qualified Teacher Status number.

Teaching Approach

I understand teaching as personalized process; therefore, your particular lessons will be tailored according to your needs. After an initial contact and diagnosis, we will agree (together) on the course of the learning programme that will best suit your aims.

The tutor provided excellent written and oral support and was very clear in her explanations.The class was very well structured. It addressed grammar, spoken language, pronunciation and knowledge of the country. I found it excellent.